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Have a happy Easter!

traveltacoma — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:53:30 +0000

Easter is just around the corner so take a peek at some of the special events taking place this Saturday in Pierce County.

Elbe: Easter Bunny Express | Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad | at 10:30am, 12:00pm or 4:00pm | Fare – $20 General, $18 Senior [62+]/Military, $15 Youth, Children [3 and under] Free | www.mrsr.com/specialevents.html

Fife: Easter Egg Hunt | Dacca Park | at 10am | Ages 3-12 | www.cityoffife.org

Gig Harbor:

For a list of other events taking place in Tacoma + Pierce County, please visit www.traveltacoma.com/calendar.

Wilcox Farm

traveltacoma — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:31:35 +0000

Lots of children know the song “Old McDonald Had a Farm” but have you or your child ever experienced the fun of a working farm? Here in Pierce County, Wilcox Farm is a great place for children of all ages to see first hand the daily running of a state of the art chicken egg farm. At Wilcox Farm you can see free range chickens and watch the egg collecting, washing and packaging processes from start to finish. The farm also has historic buildings and equipment in a museum and don’t miss the petting zoo. Before you leave, stop by the in-house store and get your ‘day on the farm’ fresh eggs!

In addition to eggs, the farm also has a nature trail that is open year round and free to visitors. The Trail is well-kept and highlighted with fun and educational kiosks. You might even see wild salmon spawning [three times a year].

Be sure to include Wilcox Farm on your list of FUN things to do this summer!

For more tour information visit them online. Minimum group size required, please contact Wilcox in advance.

Puyallup Spring Fair

traveltacoma — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:10:58 +0000

Spring is just around the corner and so is the Puyallup Spring Fair on April 16 – 19^that the Puyallup Fair & Events Center. At the Fair, you can walk through the Garden Show or Animal Exhibits or experience the multitude of Free Entertainment including Dock Dogs, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs or Dancing Horses. There will also be a FREE concert featuring the Williams Riley Band. Don’t forget to bring the kids to experience the Thrivefest for teens and families or Kidszone for twelve year olds and under. With rides, fabulous fair food and plenty of sites to see, the Puyallup Spring Fair is sure to please, make sure to mark your calendars.

For more information you can visit the Puyallup Fair & Events Center.

For a list of other events happening in Pierce – County be sure to visit our events calendar!

Community Theater

traveltacoma — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:06:23 +0000

Recently I went out to see a play in the Theater District and I was reminded of how wonderful a community theater is. It was so great to see the creative stage scenery, the wonderfully thought out costumes and the brilliant acting. In Pierce County, there are many theaters to choose from including Lakewood Playhouse and the Tacoma Musical Playhouse to name a few. This session you can see great plays such as In to the Woods, Once in a Lifetime, Footloose and The Wizard of OZ. Make sure to mark you calendar to take a night out on the town and enjoy the dazzling Broadway experience inside your own community.

For a list of events happening in Pierce County be sure to visit our events calendar!

Walking down Pacific Ave in Downtown Tacoma Washington

traveltacoma — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:23:50 +0000

Walking down Pacific Ave in Downtown Tacoma, I am amazed by all of the progress that has happened in such a short time, and how far Tacoma has come. Seeing all the new developments is such a pleasure. From the beautiful new Hotel Murano façade to the Chihuly glass installations at Union Station and the Bridge of Glass, you can feel the care and creativity that has gone into growing our city. The hustle and bustle of the Museum District shows how alive the city is and transforms the historic streets into a happening place to be. You can take your time to explore everything at your leisure and with many dining options available you have a wide range of flavors to stimulate your palate for lunch or dinner.

Do you have a favorite spot in downtown Tacoma?

Share your romantic story today … your five minutes of fame waits!

traveltacoma — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:14:29 +0000

Pierce County is the perfect setting for love. It’s full of breathtaking sights, overwhelming beauty and exciting adventures. There are many fun and/or inspiring stories about romantic places in Pierce County and we want yours! Share your story and enter to win a copy of The Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest, which features a number of Pierce County locations including Thornewood Castle, The Cliff House Restaurant, El Gaucho and Over the Moon Cafe.

Rules: Stories must take place at a Pierce County location. Please keep it clean. There is no limit to the number of times you may enter. Your story must be an original work that has not been presented in other publications. By sharing your story, you agree that all or part of your story may be included in promotions created by the TRCVB. If chosen, you may be contacted regarding pictures on location.

To enter, please post a comment to this post. We look forward to hearing from you.